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Columbia

1241 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33767
727-596-8400
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Ranked #13 of 371 restaurants in Clearwater
Price range: S$13 - S$38
Cuisines: Cuban, Spanish
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Description: Waterfront dining at its finest! Family-owned & operated for over 100 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm & award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine & wine list. Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Filet Mignon "Columbia," & fresh seafood specialties. Sample a fine Spanish wine like Torres, Montecillo or Campillo. Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, named “One of America’s Top 10 Best Salads” by USA Today -- The only restaurant in Florida to be named. Whether you choose a table looking out onto the radiant blue waters of the Intracoastal Waterway from the Mediterranean dining room, or experience the casual atmosphere from our outdoor deck on the water, you can enjoy the cuisine that has consistently been voted Tampa Bay's Favorite. We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365-days a year, including all holidays.
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Harrison, Arkansas
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32 reviews 32 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Columbia certainly lived up to its reputation. Our server, Edgar, was great and the food was special. We had the white sangria made at the table, 1905 salad (wonderful), a couple of excellent tapas dishes, and key lime pie. We sat outside by the water, and it was a great dining experience!

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Toms River
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Always wanted to dine here and finally had the chance. We were expecting something good but found a new favorite. Beautiful establishment, We opted for the outside deck with a beautiful view of the bay off Sand Key. Our server Edgar had to be one of the best ever. His recommendation were spot on. Edgar made a great white sangria... More

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Portskewett, United Kingdom
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27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
163 helpful votes 163 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Lovely, lovely food at Columbia and you have to have the Imported Sangria. Excellent service and the location right on the water is brilliant. Wouldn't hesitate to return

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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

We canceled reservations in st Pete to go here based on a recommendation from a couple we met. GLAD WE DID!! The food was amazing, service was perfect, atmosphere was wonderful. I highly recommend the salad made at your table and the sangria made at your table.

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orlando
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39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We took my son and daughter-in-law there for dinner to celebrate their 6th Anniversary. What a great location, sat outside overlooking the bay and the food was excellent. We had drinks, tapas, and dinner, then a special dessert for their anniversary. The Grouper, Mahi Mahi, and Snapper wer cooked to perfection, the Chicken and Shrimp was very good (more chicken... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Had an excellent lunch. Tableside made white sangria a must! Food was excellent. Saffaron rice was perfectly cooked. Love this place if u like spanish flavor. Wife had mahi mahi. Loved it. Had the guave cheesecake, light and tasty for dessert. Try to eat here when in town. Nice tables by the water.

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Tampa, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

One of our favorite restaurants to visit with out of state guests. We dined waterside just before sunset and the weather & views were absolutely divine. Our Open Table reservations were for 7:45pm and we arrived a bit early. Sat in the bar while we waited for our table and some other guests recommended the Sangria de Cava. Just as... More

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Olympia WA
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We ate lunch at their location inside the Tampa History Museum. I've never been to Cuba, so who knows if this food taste like the real thing or not. But what I had was good, and the service was okay considering they were super busy.

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Indianapolis
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12 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

First off...I'd get a reservation first before trying to get in and a Saturday...What a madhouse! Luckily we did have reservations and was seated only alittle after the time we wanted..no biggie. Overall the meal was good but not great. I had the Snapper Alicante and it was ok. Others in may party had Grouper, Snapper, and various other seafood... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

The Columbia is a wonderful dining experience. The ambience and the view out over the water are spectacular. I would go just to have the warm Cuban bread that they serve with each meal and the 1905 salad . I have had numerous entrees from their menu including the Pollo, some of their Tapas and filets and all were excellent.... More

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